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GENERAL PAPERS

How Do Universities Contribute to Employment Growth? The Role of Human Capital and Knowledge Bases

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Pages 2584-2604 | Received 28 Sep 2012, Accepted 24 Sep 2013, Published online: 30 Oct 2013

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